Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is one of the most researched therapeutic approaches to date. Numerous studies prove that it affects people who engage in it with the help of a qualified therapist.
CBT is effective for many mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, eating disorders, and trauma disorders. It supports the idea that people have cognitions, or thoughts, that are unhelpful that can lead to unhelpful behaviors. To change these behaviors, CBT therapists help clients examine their negative ways of thinking.
Your CBT therapist will first examine your negative thought patterns. Recognizing your unhelpful thoughts can lead to clarity about your actions. Once you understand how your unhelpful thoughts influence your behavior, your therapist will work with you to identify more helpful ways of thinking. Additionally, your therapist will help you find more positive ways of coping with negative thoughts and strong emotions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy utilizes individualized learning through homework activities that can help you more efficiently integrate the strategies you learn in therapy into your everyday life. Once you’ve incorporated some of these strategies into your daily life, your therapist will work with you to continue to reshape any negative or unhelpful ways of thinking that might arise.
Therapists Who Specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
I work with individual adults, couples, & families as they navigate life's challenges, transitions, losses, and opportunities for growth. We work together to create a safe, compassionate, & brave space for exploring dynamics at work within you and in your relationships. People experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief & loss, relationship strain, divorce, & other challenging times find th...
*Note: Not accepting new clients through 2020* The familiar saying is true: life is hard. Generally, we cope, finding joy and meaning in spite of disappointments, learning valuable lessons even in hard times. Sometimes, though, we need help: an active, compassionate listener; an ally to offer new understandings and skills; an advocate and resource aid. That's where I can be of service, using my...
Telehealth appointments available! Continuing to grow as an individual requires courage and the ability and willingness to see the benefits of change. The opportunity for change is always around us. I have been a mental health therapist for 10 years providing services to help people overcome their challenges, achieve their goals and see their world in a new way! Finding the right therapist for ...
As a highly trained and experienced Psychotherapist, I focus on treatment that addresses blocks to living a full and productive life. My goals are to help clients understand self-defeating patterns or dynamics that may be sabotaging their lives, heal attachment ruptures, provide support while practicing new behaviors, work through challenging situations or life crises, and learn to identify...
I am here to help educate and empower! As my 1st cousin, Casey Kasem of American Top 40 would say, "Keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars!" I believe reaching out for help takes courage. You are to be respected for who you are and for what you bring to the therapeutic environment. Perception is truth, your truth. With care, I will challenge you when needed in order to hel...
Individuals are impacted by relationships and life events every day. I approach couples, families and individuals from a systems perspective, understanding the many influences that can affect how one copes and engages in relationships. I strive to help couples, parents and teenagers, individuals and families better communicate and foster change and stability. I utilize cognitive behavioral ther...
I am a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC II) in the state of Tennessee, a Nationally Certified Addictions Counselor (NCAC I), and a Qualified Clinical Supervisor (QCS). I have over 20 years of experience treating chemical addictions, codependency, and family issues. I have worked with adolescents, adults, and the elderly. I have experience in working in treatment center, intensiv...
Healing takes place through compassion, trust, and acceptance. I strive to help clients recognize their strengths in difficult times and promote healing from past hardships, stress, and addiction issues. I use a holistic approach, with emphasis on the mind-body connection. Several clients have told me that they appreciate my compassionate, non-judgmental and collaborative approach. I am a licen...
People go to therapy for a multitude of reasons and in response to a multitude of problems, but the primary reason is to feel better~~about situations, about relationships and, of course, about themselves. My job as a therapist is to provide a safe environment in which to explore these problems and help my clients discover and experiment with ways of thinking, feeling and behaving that will hel...
I provide supportive and compassionate therapy to children, teens. adults, and families. Clients come to me for help with ordinary life challenges, depression, anxiety, grief, divorce, coparenting, relationship problems, parenting struggles, trauma, and more. Each person has unique needs, and we will come up with the best plan for you, your child, or your family. I provide grief counseling for ...
"I believe that we all need someone to talk to that can offer support and really listen and accept us for who we are without judgment. I help provide my clients with a safe place to explore issues that are preventing them from living the life that they want. My greatest reward as a therapist is to help my clients discover their strength within that allows them to make changes in their lives. Th...
I have worked as a psychotherapist in many settings, including outpatient mental health and substance abuse clinics, domestic violence and homeless shelters, and schools. I am a Registered Play Therapist and Certified Synergetic Play Therapist. I offer expertise in play therapy and traditional talk therapy to address a range of needs for youth ages 2-12 and their families. I work with those...
I believe all individuals have the right to live in happiness and to feel free to be who they truly are. I also believe that the journey to accomplish that starts with the first step, and then it becomes a ripple effect that touches all aspects of that individual. Change starts to happen when we change something. My calling is to help my clients to evolve and achieve their true potential. It is...
I work with young children and adolescents. I have found that working through combining the best of psychodynamic techniques along with cognitive behavioral approaches, my clients leave therapy with a skill set that will help them for their lifetime. I have been in practice for more than 20 years , I specialize in counseling young adults, teens and children. I spent the early years of my career...
It can feel overwhelming to be proactive about making positive changes in our lives. Everyone has their own complicated life circumstances related to family, work, relationships, and mental and spiritual well being. Therapy can be an essential tool to work to un-complicate these circumstances and focus on making happiness and wellness a daily priority. When we feel overwhelmed with worry or tha...
